John Cain (1740 - 1838)

Born 1740 in County Armagh, Ulster, Ireland

Husband of Agnes (McClelland) Cain — married 1766 in Ireland

Descendants

Died 19 Nov 1838 at about age 98 in Hookstown, Beaver, Pennsylvania

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Biography

This profile is part of the Cain Name Study.

https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/c/o/e/Dawn-M-Coen/FILE/0003page.html Descendants of John Cain/Kain, Sr.

Name

Name: John /Cain/^[1][2]

Military Service

John Cain served with Pennsylvania Militia during the American Revolution.

Service: CAPT STOKELY, 8TH REGT. CONT.LINE - This service is questionable on DAR website.

Another possible service listing for Continental Army: 1st Lieutenant, 2nd division, 3rd PA regiment, 3rd Brigade, Maj. Gen. Thomas Mifflin Enlisted Sept. 10, 1778/

Object

Object: @M1142@

John KAIN, Sr. was born between 1740 and 1750 in Ireland, according to Pennsylvania history books. Research of Allegheny and Beaver County Censuses indicates that John was 80 to 90 years old in 1830. Thus, his birth date can only be estimated by a ten year span. John's parents are unknown as of this writing.

Jordan's "Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, PA", page 991 mentions a tailor named John Kain, born in Ireland, came to this country at a very early date bringing his unnamed wife and family with him. It is a matter of uncertainty whether or not some of his children were born in America. (note: There is a record that,George, the 2nd child, was born in Mechanicsburg, PA.)

As one researcher notes, "Why would a tailor settle in the wilderness?" Was John really a tanner, and not a tailor? John's grandsons were involved in the tannery business. Thomas (son of James), Joseph (son of Samuel) and another unnamed grandson.

John Kain, Sr. settled at the Service Creek Church and Raccoon Creek area in Moon Township, near Hookstown, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He purchased the land from John Bryan in 1793, which he farmed, later conveying land in 1806 to his sons, John Jr. and George 1st. This beautiful hamlet lies nestled between rolling hills, rock cliffs, and ancient creek beds. By 1800 county lines had changed, and John's homestead in Allegheny County became part of Beaver County.

John Kain's first wife was named Agnes and some researchers believe her maiden name may have been McClelland. She was the mother of all of his children.

He later married Judith Carnagey and Martha unknown.

It is assumed that John Kain was a veteran of the American Revolution. Information secured by a Mrs. Doud's for membership into the D.A.R. states: Crumrines History of Washington County, page 83 listed John KAIN as a member of the 8th PA. Reg't. Discharged 1781.

PA Archives, 3rd Series, Volume 26, page 575, listed John KAIN as a Warranter of 140 acres of land on 3 June, 1793 in Washington County.

John KAIN, Sr. died about age 88 or 89 in late 1837 to early 1838. No Pennsylvania death records were kept prior to 1893, except for a few between 1853 to 1855. A Beaver County Will Book, dated April 1834 and the recording date of John's will in late February, 1838 give us an approximate death date.

John is supposedly buried in the Service Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. The dates on his tombstone are incorrect and are the dates of a grandson, also named John Cain. Also buried in this cemetery is a son, George and George's wife, Mary and their daughter, Margaret, as well as a daughter, Nancy and her husband, Emanuel Twyford.

Children of John & Agnes Kain:

1. John Kain, Jr.
2. George Kain
3. Hugh Kain
4. Sarah Kain
5. Henry Kain
6. James Kain
7. Samuel Kain
8. William Kain
9. Nancy Agnes Kain Twyford
10. Daniel Kain
11. Joseph Kain

Some descendants of John and Agnes changed the spelling of the name to CAIN and also KANE. Information for this bio, courtesy of D C Cain and B S Cain

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S1 Page: Ancestry Family Trees
2. ↑ Source: #S1 Page: Ancestry Family Trees

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Tax records for Washington County Pa 1786: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~pawashin/taxes/tax15.html

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Kerry Laughlin for creating WikiTree profile Cain-1739 through the import of William P Laughlin Gedcom 12-30-13.ged on Dec 30, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Kerry and others.

From Find A Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14823257/john-kain authored by the contributor of find a grave;

JOHN KAIN, Sr., Presumed Irish Emigrant:

My Paternal 3rd Great Grandfather

John KAIN, Sr. was born between 1740 and 1750 in Ireland, according to Pennsylvania history books. Research of Allegheny and Beaver County Censuses indicates that John was eighty to ninety years old in 1830. Thus, his birth date can only be estimated by a ten year span. John's parents are unknown as of this writing. Jordan's "Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, PA", page 991 mentions a tailor named John Kain, born in Ireland, came to this country at a very early date bringing his unnamed wife and *family with him. It is a matter of uncertainty whether or not some of his children were born in America. (note: There is a record that,George, the 2nd child, was born in Mechanicsburg, PA.)

As one researcher notes, "Why would a tailor settle in the wilderness?" Was John really a tanner, and not a tailor? John's grandsons were involved in the tannery business. Thomas (son of James), Joseph (son of Samuel) and another unnamed grandson.

John Kain, Sr. settled at the Service Creek Church and Raccoon Creek area in Moon Township, near Hookstown, Allegheny County, Pa. He purchased the land from John Bryan in 1793, which he farmed, later conveying land in 1806 to his sons, John Jr. and George 1st. This beautiful hamlet lies nestled between rolling hills, rock cliffs, and ancient creek beds. By 1800 county lines had changed, and John's homestead in Allegheny County became part of Beaver County.

John Kain's first wife was named Agnes and some researchers believe her maiden name may have been McClelland. She was the mother of all of his children. He later married Judith Carnagey and Martha unknown.

It is assumed that John Kain was a veteran of the American Revolution. Information secured by a Mrs. Doud's for membership into the D.A.R. states: Crumrines History of Washington County, page 83 listed John KAIN as a member of the 8th PA. Reg't. Discharged 1781. PA Archives, 3rd Series, Volume 26, page 575, listed John KAIN as a Warranter of 140 acres of land on 3 June, 1793 in Washington County.

John KAIN, Sr. died about age 88 or 89 in late 1837 to early 1838. No Pennsylvania death records were kept prior to 1893, except for a few between 1853 to 1855. A Beaver County Will Book, dated April 1834 and the recording date of John's will in late February, 1838 give us an approximate death date. John is supposedly buried in the Service Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. The dates on his tombstone are incorrect and are the dates of a grandson, also named John Cain. Also buried in this cemetery is a son, George and George's wife, Mary and their daughter, Margaret, as well as a daughter, Nancy and her husband, Emanuel Twyford.

Children of John & Agnes Kain: John Kain, Jr. George Kain Hugh Kain Sarah Kain Henry Kain James Kain Samuel Kain William Kain Nancy Agnes Kain Twyford Daniel Kain Joseph Kain

Some descendants of John and Agnes changed the spelling of the name to CAIN and also KANE. Information for this bio, courtesy of D C Cain and B S Cain Family Members Spouse

Agnes McClelland Kain

Children

Photo George Cain

1778–1858 James Cain

1787–1850 Photo Samuel Cain

1789–1840 William Cain

1790–1841 Photo Nancy Agnes Cain Twyford

1791–1860

• Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 13 September 2020), memorial page for John Kain (24 Jun 1764–19 Nov 1838), Find A Grave: Memorial #14823257, citing John Anderson Memorial Cemetery, Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Genie (contributor 46846387).